Discover history, art, science, nature and more through virtual exhibits from Canada’s museums and heritage organizations.

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Canada covers a great land where extreme climate variations have required an impressive level of innovation in footwear. On Canadian Ground is an examination of the history of Canadian footwear from the traditional kamiks of the Inuit and the moccasins of...

Houses tell the story of the people who built and then transformed them. They reflect their era and express their regional and cultural distinctiveness. Looking at house fronts, an attentive eye can identify construction details and the passage of time....

L.M. Montgomery is a Canadian cultural icon whose stories and poetry are loved around the world. This virtual exhibit gives visitors an inner glimpse of Montgomery's life and times through her scrapbooks and book covers. Author of 25 works, including Anne...

Explore the history of the privateers of the St. Lawrence in this exhibit. Privateers influenced not only military conflicts, but also daily lives. For the first time ever, discover their history: how were they perceived? Ask Mr. Robin, a merchant from...

The prairies are one of the most endangered ecosystems in Canada. However, they provide essential habitat for many of the insects that pollinate our crop plants. Take the virtual tours to see some of these amazing prairies and learn about the research that...

Explore the century-long journey from birth to rise of a radical new idea: a public education system. Through more than 1,000 texts and visuals, the exhibit shares the stories of educators and others at the heart of this “Radical Reform” — starting...

Regina Clay: Worlds in the Making presents over 130 works by 14 artists. The exhibit examines how, in the late 1960s, clay came into its own as a sculptural medium in Regina and garnered international attention. Work presented includes the ceramic murals...

In World War II, Canada rose far above its size and national resources and sent one of the largest forces into battle of any commonwealth nation. Canada's Second World War contribution is the subject of this moving exhibit detailing the lives and untimely...

For 80 years, Canadian Geographic has been telling non-fiction stories about the wildlife of Canada. This virtual exhibition illustrates the abiding interest of The Royal Canadian Geographical Society in the health of Canada's vast wildlife populations,...

The Saguenay Fjord is one of the largest yet least known Fjords in the world. Granting access to the mineral rich heartland of central Quebec, the Saguenay Fjord is an essential piece of the St. Lawrence River seaway. Starting at the St. Lawrence River,...

The Sir Sandford Fleming, The Knight of Time virtual exhibit gives young people a look at the industrial development and the golden era of the iron horse in Canada through the life experiences of this remarkable individual.

Built in 1881, Fort Conger — located in Nunavut’s Quttinirpaaq National Park — played a key role in international exploration during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. This exhibit explores not only the history of the abandoned outpost but also...